Senior Speech Day

Principal's Address

From Dr Andrew Parry

It gives me great pleasure to address you at our 139th Speech Day. Today, we have two objectives, to acknowledge and celebrate the many achievements of our students over the year and to express our gratitude to all those who made them possible.

It is important to remind ourselves of what we are celebrating. We are celebrating a love of learning, both in and out of the classroom, that will continue to grow in each of you throughout your lives. We are celebrating our teachers for their patience, skill and immense dedication, who so generously give of themselves for the benefit of their students. We are recognising the importance of effort and striving to achieve our very best in all we do.  We are celebrating sacrifice, hard work and determination.

We have such a diversity of talents within our student body, so readily seen I the classroom, in technical and artistic endeavours in drama, music, in the realm of sport and in so many other domains.

At Kinross Wolaroi School we provide a plethora of opportunities, and I strongly encourage you all to find activities that you love where you can gain a great sense of joy and achievement. For it is the combination of all your efforts that enables us to be truly alive as a flourishing school community.

At Kinross Wolaroi we have an outstanding record of achievement of which we should be immensely proud.

We have had many memorable moments this year, for too many to mention them all here today.  However, there are some that I wish to highlight to illustrate the immense talent we have within the student body.

Once again, we have achieved considerable success with an extraordinary number of our 2025 HSC students receiving NESA nominations for excellence in Performance and Major Works.

There have been thirty-five nominations across the full spectrum of subjects:  Visual Arts, Music, Textiles and Design, Industrial Technology and Extension English speaks volumes about the skill and dedication of our students and of the superb teaching talent of our staff.

For the first time we received a nomination for Young Writers Showcase for Extension 2 English.  Holly Bennett and Nethuli Pathirana won awards at the National Young Scientist Awards and in the nationwide Banjo Patterson Writing Award, Ebony Inman won the ABC Radio’s Children’s Award.

Our Performing Arts continue to flourish.

We staged a superb Music Festival and our program continues to dominate the Orange Eisteddfod, our ensembles winning every section they entered, as well as many other open sections.

Isabel Wong was selected as a violinist in the Australian Youth Orchestra.

Our choirs and orchestra performed superbly at the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at Holy Trinity Church before a packed congregation from the local community.

This year’s musical production of Aladdin was a marvellous success continuing to build upon the outstanding reputation we have for musical theatre.

Our debaters had an excellent year with our Year 11’s winning the Majoy’s Cup, and reached the Grand Final of the Australian National Debating virtual competition, and our Year 10s contested the Grand Final of the Dudley Cup.

In the realm of sport we have also seen many notable performances.

Our Cricket Club won Statewide knockout tournaments winning the Wiburd and Douglas Shield Grand Finals, the Centenary Cup team finished as Minor Premiers.

Our Open Tennis team won the ISA competition. 

We have had NSW representatives in:

• Polocrosse
• Equestrian
• Hockey
• Netball
• Rugby
• Rowing
• Swimming
• Softball
• Cricket.

As well as representing NSW All Schools, Phoebe Johnston also played in the Open Professional Women’s Cricket team – the Breakers.

Our Girls’ Open Rugby team were Premiership winners in the ACT competition and five girls were selected to represent the ACT Brumbies.

We have had several national selections:

• Oscar Cleary in the Australian Schools Rugby team – Oscar has also secured a contract with the ACT Brumbies and has been awarded the George Gregan Scholarship to the University of Canberra
• Lilly Clarke in the Australian Rugby 7s, and
• Bel Arnot, Brody Steele, Chloe Provost and Chloe McGilvray were National Age Swimming representatives 
• Bel Arnot has been awarded the Hancock Swimming Scholarship to Bond University
• Tess Shanahan represented Australia in Alpine Skiing

And in Rowing, Kinross Wolaroi was the top performing school on the medal tally at the Australian National Championships with ten medals and also at the NSW State Championships with 11 medals.

Both our First and Second Schoolgirls VIII were Head of the River Champions.

We sent two crews to race at Henley, the most prestigious rowing event on the International calendar with our Girls VIII performing superbly only to be beaten by the British  National Champions in the semi-final.

We staged some very successful educational and culturally enlightening tours:

• Visual art students to Italy
• PDHPE students to the United States
• An Indigenous Cultural immersion tour to the Northern Territory
• Geography and Biology undertook a field work experience on the Barrier Reef

Throughout the year, our student leaders demonstrated courage and commitment in their desire to make our school and broader community a finer place. Their actions revealed a genuine care and concern for the welfare of others, particularly those whose life journeys have been less fortunate than our own.

It has been wonderful to observe how our Round Square philosophy is becoming firmly embedded in what we do at Kinross providing a framework for us to explore so many experiences for the benefit of ourselves and importantly, for others.

I’d like to express my sincere thanks to our Round Square Leaders, our committee members and our passionate staff, for their energy, initiative and enthusiasm over 2025.

We have continued to be engaged in many valuable service initiatives such as:

• Supporting aged care residents at Wontama with our intergenerational project
• Our boarding students volunteering to assist with food service for the needy on Saturday evenings at the Uniting Church
• This year we have once again made and delivered over 6,000 sandwiches to local schools around Orange to support students who don’t have lunch
• Raised over $20,000 to support the McGrath Foundation through Pink Stumps Day
• We also raised over $20,000 through the World Greatest Shave for the Leukemia Foundation
• Next week we will host our first Sony Camp which provides respite for disabled children and their families

The great support these initiatives receive is a clear reflection of the very special community we have here at Kinross Wolaroi.

Our Cadets had an excellent year providing challenge and adventure for over 350 students.

It has been fabulous to see how our Duke of Edinburgh program continues to grow with 2025 being our most successful year on record with 14 Gold awards, 18 Silver and 50 Bronze.

Our International exchange program continues to flourish; this year we sent 20 students overseas and hosted 21 from eight school in seven countries.  We also had 17 students undertake national exchanges with fellow Australian Round Square Schools.

The Environmental Group launched initiatives such as:

• Return and earn
• Book and clothes swap in the Anderson Centre Eco hub and students attended the HICES Environmental Expo in Sydney
• Students also engaged in the 10 4 10 Leadership program
• The UN Youth Summit
• And Zoom postcards with International schools and the Round Square International Service Project in India

Congratulations to all those students who have engaged in so many truly valuable educational and character building experiences.

Strategic Plan

2025 has been a year of exceptional progress and commitment in delivering the Strategic Plan’s education priorities, setting a dynamic trajectory for our school community. At the heart of this success is Innovation for Learning, ensuring engaging, relevant experiences that develop the attributes of the KWS Graduate Profile.

This integrated approach is strengthened by evolving academic and wellbeing provisions and the introduction of a K-12 Quality Assurance Framework to drive continuous improvement.

Foundational achievements include the new Positive Behaviour Policy and Student Code of Conduct, promoting respect, responsibility, and resilience across staff, students, and families. The Boarding Culture Project further enhances belonging, responsibility, and relationships within the boarding community.

Staff capability has been elevated through significant professional development:

• whole-school training in the globally recognised SEARCH Framework with Professor Lea Waters;
• the launch of the first LIFT cohort to lead curriculum innovation;
• implementation of the Peer Observation Program for cross-Faculty collaboration; and
• the establishment of the Years 5–8 Literacy Project Team focused on improving writing outcomes through research-based strategies.

Structural enhancements underpin educational excellence. The Co-Curricular Review ensures programs remain robust and aligned with the School’s Vision. Policy Writing Teams have contemporised key areas such as Assessment, Learning Enhancement, and Wellbeing.

A restructured timetable for 2026 supports electives, wellbeing lessons, and a vibrant House and Community program.

These initiatives reflect a courageous, collaborative, and evidence-informed approach to building a thriving school climate and delivering leading educational practice.

Our active and supportive P&F continue to do marvellous things to enhance the spirit and life of our special community.  They have staged many events for our families and staff, as well as providing financial support for a number of projects.  I am hugely grateful to this highly engaged and very positive committee that does so much to promote friendship and community.

All of which I have shared, is but a sample of the achievements and success of 2025. We are an immensely busy place that achieves much in such a broad range of endeavours.

Schools are about people and all that has been achieved is the result of immense hard work, dedication, commitment and skill of many.

My colleagues, the teaching and support staff are our most crucial asset. They are committed to discovering the immense potential that lies within all our students so that they can become the best they can be.  I thank all our staff who have invested so much of themselves for the benefit of our students. I gratefully acknowledge their outstanding contribution.

Many people make an immensely valuable contribution to the life of the school:

• Our School Council, under the thoughtful, calm and measured leadership of Rev Andrew Cunningham.
• The Executive and Senior Leadership Teams
• Academic Forum and Wellbeing Committee
• Our Boarding team
• And Parental Support Groups.

All work tirelessly to serve the interests of our students and I am most grateful for their support and dedication.

Outstanding Service

I wish to acknowledge the faithful and dedicated service of a number of staff who have given a considerable portion of their lives to Kinross Wolaroi School. We are far richer for their contribution.

Congratulations to:

• Brendan Curran: 35 years 
• Rebecca Essex: 30 years
• Ann-Margaret Gunther: 30 years
• Mary-Ann Oxley: 25 years
• Gloria Rodwell: 25 years
• Lisa Miller: 25 years
• Trin Graham: 25 years
• Kathryn Northam 20 years
• Richard Gallard 20 years
• Trent Chapman 15 years
• Jody Haydon 15 years
• Ash Hiskens 15 years

On behalf of the Kinross Wolaroi School community I thank you for your contribution to the life of our wonderful school.  Please come forward and receive a small token of our appreciation.

We farewell our GAP assistants who return home to their countries to embark upon further studies, thank you for your great support, energy and enthusiasm.

• Emma McMurray
• Matt Peters and
• Kaeden Posthumus

We also farewell to the following staff and thank them for their contribution to our community and their care and support of our students:

• Miss Harriet Alker
• Mr Sam Bettle
• Mrs Mikaela Connors
• Ms Sarah Hamblin
• Mr Tom Markey
• Ms Holly Triggs

We wish all our departing staff much success and happiness in the future.

Significant Contribution to the Life of the School

It is the practice that at the conclusion of each year the Principal presents an award to a member of staff who has made a significant contribution to the life of the school. Once again, I have been inundated with many worthy nominations – a clear indication of the outstanding calibre of our staff.

It gives me great pleasure to announce this award for 2025 to one of our many gifted and inspirational teachers. The Principal’s Initiative Award for 2025 goes to Mr James Bunting.

James is only in his first year of teaching at Kinross Wolaroi but already he has made an outstanding impact.  His presence in the classroom with his engaging and inspirational enthusiasm, his energy and generosity in restoring the PLC tennis courts over the past Term – just last weekend James spent 16 hours working with the PLC girls as they resurfaced the tennis courts – and for his hard work in establishing a student newspaper – the Orange Pulp News – has been immensely impressive. His relentless encouragement of students to engage in the composition of the newspaper and the end result is awesome.

Best Wishes to All

I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and some special time together with family and friends.

Thank you for your great support and efforts throughout the year.

To all those who receive awards today – congratulations.

Travel home safely and have a wonderful break.

2025 Speech Day Awards

YEAR 7

• Hamish Bailey - Bruce Campbell Cup for Best All Round Sportsman (13 Years)
• Laura Klein - CL Marriott Trophy and Prize for Best All Round Sportswoman (13 Years)
• Leopold Wade  - The Wade Iffland Memorial Prize 
• Ivy Helyar - Merit Award for Effort in Schoolwork
• Faustine Geronimo - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Prayan Dulal - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Willa Tomlinson - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Georgiana Saran - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Thomas McIsaac - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Harold White - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Amara Tomlinson - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Zoe Fox - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Ellie Brabin - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Joshua Leung - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Anna Clunas - Parents and Friends Association Prize for Academic Excellence
• Jessica Childs - The Year 7 Prize, National Australia Bank Prize for Dux of Year 7

YEAR 8

• Mackenzie Miller - The Shillington Prize for Excellence of Character, School Studies and Sport
• Emma Gleeson - Meredith Brogan Memorial Prize for Effort in School Work 
• Miller Byrne - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Amelia Middleton - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Lola Short - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Jonathan Wilkinson - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Josephine Curry - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Sahasra Avirneni - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Noah Oh - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Frederick Stevens - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Austin Wark - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Zaro Jalal - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Cassandra Philippe - WD Barnett Memorial Prize for Dux of Year 8 

YEAR 9

• Ashley Robinson - Peter Drummond Forbes Trophy for Best All Round Sportsman (15 years)
• Paxton Buckerfield - Simone Hutton Prize for Best All Round Sportswoman (15 years)
• Ava Lacey - Sir Neville Howse VC Award for Conservation, Preservation and Education of Heritage - in Australia (sponsored by Orange City Council)
• Archie Batey - The School Council Prize for the Year 9 Student who has shown the Greatest Growth - in Resilience and Compassion 
• Charlie Martin - The Orange Woodworkers’ Association Award for Practical Work in Wood
• Liliana Granger - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Samuel Commins - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Ella Kerdic - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Charlotte Hoskins - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Francesca Mitchell - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Nicholas Wood - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Charlotte Pearce - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Anna Orr - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Poppy Warren - Prize for Academic Excellence
• George Nash - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Phoebe Wong - Howard W Small Memorial Prize for Effort, Prize for Academic Excellence
• Georgie Simpson - John Mitchell and Robert Westcott Prize for Dux of Year 9

YEAR 10

• Nash Adams - J Stuart Douglas Memorial Award for Citizenship 
• Thomas Nelson - Peter Fisher Trophy for Boys for Excellence at Study, Games, Helpfulness and School Spirit 
• Phoebe Johnston - Rossell Trophy for Girls for Excellence at Study, Games, Helpfulness and School Spirit 
• Harry Pearce - Joshua Buttenshaw Prize for the Student in Year 10 who Most Encapsulates the Spirit of KWS, The TAS Department Award for Practical Work in Metal
• Steven Collins, KWS Award for Courage, Resilience, Inclusiveness, Respect and Commitment
• Noah Martin - Merit Award for Effort in Schoolwork 
• Amber Duerden - Vanessa Morgan Prize for Food Technology 
• Thomas Mason - Centenary Prize for History
• Georgia Phillipe - Oldham Prize for Modern Languages
• Annabelle Foster - The Parents and Friends Award for Excellence in Practical Work – Textiles Technology
• Jane Bruce - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Emily Wise - The Parents and Friends Award for Excellence in Practical Work – Textiles Technology- Prize for Academic Excellence
• Austin Cutter - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Charles O’Brien - Rebecca and Robert Glasson Prize for Agriculture- Prize for Academic Excellence
• Minnie Whittle - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Audrey Blyth - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Georgia Clunas - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Lily Moe - The Parents and Friends Award for Excellence in Practical Work – Textiles Technology, Prize for Academic Excellence
• Chaitra Avirneni - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Anna Childs - KWS Award for Courage, Resilience, Inclusiveness, Respect and Commitment, T&A Frost Trophy for Practical Art, Prize for Academic Excellence
• Georgia Phillipe - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Skye Napier - Orange Mutual Credit Union Prize for Commerce, J&R Wiggins Prize for Religious Education, Pamela Maundrell Memorial Prize for Girls for Excellence in Science, Prize for Academic Excellence
• Nethuli Pathirana - Raymond and Elizabeth Hawke Memorial Prize for English, Prize for Mathematics, Science Prize, John Provost Memorial Prize for Dux of Year 10

YEAR 11

• Douglas House - P&F Tutor House Challenge Shield
• Brown House - Geoffrey Moodie Murray Memorial Cup for Inter-House Competition
• Pio Sinisa - David and Jean Prest Prize for Courtesy, Character and School Spirit (Boys)
• Molly Mason - Ina W Miller Memorial Prize for Courtesy, Character and School Spirit (Girls)
• Finn Price - Ernest W F White Memorial Prize for the Most Improved Student Laura Wood - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Community and Family Studies
• Abbey Cunial - Justina Holland Prize for Debating
• Harper Shaw - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Design and Technology
• Lachlan Soster - Kinross Wolaroi Prize for English Studies
• Lucinda Reidy - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for English Standard- Merit Award for Geography (CSU Orange)
• Charlie Miller - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Health and Movement Science Angus Hunt - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Industrial Technology
• Bede Hammond - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Music 1
• Hamish Slack-Smith - Taylor Martin Memorial Prize for Music Performance 
• Oliver Hyde - The Janette Brown Prize for Pianoforte
• Abby Ker - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Primary Industries
• Kaitlin Smith - Textiles and Design Award for Excellence in Practical Work 
• Ebony Inman - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Agriculture- Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for French Continuers- Prize for Academic Excellence
• Milo Mages - Year 12 1984 Shield for Involvement and Participation in all School Activities- The Year 11 Prize for English- Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Ancient History- Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Modern History- Prize for Academic Excellence
• Poppy Gordon - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Caitlyn Milne - CS Winchester Memorial Prize for Community Service- Prize for Academic ExcellenceBianca Wong - Textiles and Design Award for Excellence in Practical Work - Studies of Religion Prize- Prize for Academic ExcellenceIvy Askew - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Hospitality- David Coleman Prize for Science - University of Sydney School of Rural Health – Excellence in Science Award- Taylor Martin Memorial Prize for Practical Work in Visual Arts- Prize for Academic Excellence
• Samuel Martin - The Webster and Gordon Families Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts - Bronwyn Vickers Prize for Consistent Contribution to Musical Activities- Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Drama- Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Music 2- Prize for Academic Excellence
• Alloway Whittle - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Economics- Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Legal Studies- Prize for Academic Excellence
• Sophie Williams - Rose Family Prize for Consistent Effort - Russell Turner Prize for Mathematics- GHD Engineering Prize for Outstanding Success in Mathematics and Science- Prize for Academic Excellence
• Brody Steele - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Business Studies, The Lions Club of Orange Prize for Excellence in English- W&J Haling Prize for Dux of Year 11

YEAR 12

• Lily Bruce - The Ex-Students’ Association Family Heritage Award
• Bonnie Leighton - The Ex-Students’ Association Family Heritage Award
• Daisy Smith - The Ex-Students’ Association Family Heritage Award
• Oliver Smith - The Ex-Students’ Association Family Heritage Award
• Fergus Strudwick - The Ex-Students’ Association Family Heritage Award
• Charlotte Buckley - The Cooey Mutton Shield 
• Emily Caro - The Cooey Mutton Shield 
• Lucinda Clinton - The Cooey Mutton Shield 
• Jack Dunworth - The Cooey Mutton Shield 
• Mia Essex - The Cooey Mutton Shield 
• Grace Hansen - The Cooey Mutton Shield 
• Hannah Jones - The Cooey Mutton Shield 
• Rhys Jones - The Cooey Mutton Shield 
• Isabella Lloyd George - The Cooey Mutton Shield
• Issac Marvasti - The Cooey Mutton Shield
• LIly McBeath - The Cooey Mutton Shield
• Siobhan McPhee - The Cooey Mutton Shield
• Angus Martin - The Cooey Mutton Shield
• Olivia Martin - The Cooey Mutton Shield
• Philippa Martin - The Cooey Mutton Shield
• Cameron Nash - The Cooey Mutton Shield
• Jack Paix - The Cooey Mutton Shield
• Isabella Pearce - The Cooey Mutton Shield 
• Lillian Pearce - The Cooey Mutton Shield 
• Ava Rouse - The Cooey Mutton Shield 
• Oliver Smith - The Cooey Mutton Shield 
• Sienna Wilkin - The Cooey Mutton Shield 
• Tessa Wong - The Cooey Mutton Shield  
• Kymarni Astill - Orange NAIDOC Week Completion of Year 12 Award 
• Chloe Mulcahy - Orange NAIDOC Week Completion of Year 12 Award 
• Lincoln Robinson - Orange NAIDOC Week Completion of Year 12 Award  
• James Ashton - Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Henry Baker - Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Emily Caro - Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Lucinda Clinton - Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Alice Commins - Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Sarah Johnston - Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Kajan Kandeepan - Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Krishan Kandeepan - Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Olivia McColl - Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Jemima Scammell - Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Daisy Smith - Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award 
• Grace Simpson - Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, Wellwood Shield for Sportsmanship, Leadership and School Spirit (Girls), JR & MC Glasson Trophy for the Head Girl Prefect of KWS, School Council’s Prize of a Bible for the Head Prefect
• Nicholas Tancred - Skerman Trophy for Sportsmanship, Leadership and School Spirit (Boys), Rotary Club of Orange Prize for the Head Boy Prefect of KWS, School Council’s Prize of a Bible for the Head Prefect
• Xanthe Staniforth - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Deputy Head Prefect
• Ollie Jarick - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Deputy Head Prefect
• Alice Commins - The Chaplain’s Prize for Notable Faith/Life Balance 
• Lily Bruce - The Taylor Family Prize for Girl Senior Boarder Prefect
• Lincoln Robinson - The Taylor Family Prize for Boy Senior Boarder Prefect 
• Chloe Mulcahy - Prize for Captain of Loader House
• Daisy Smith - GS Weingarth Shield (Miller House)
• Georgina Lawson - B Geale & R Hancock Trophy (New House)
• Felicity Knox - Prize for Captain of Stuart Douglas House
• Harry Dymock - G Hilder Trophy for Co-operation and Initiative (Weymouth House)
• Finley Mason - Glen Eden Prize for Captain of Wolaroi House 
• Jessica Thompson - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Blackman House Prefect 
• Sala Orme-Smith - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Brown House Prefect 
• Grace Hansen - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Dean House Prefect 
• Anabelle van Wyk - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Douglas House Prefect 
• Emily Clunas - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Gordon House Prefect 
• Lily McBeath - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for McLachlan House Prefect 
• William Hall - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Richards House Prefect 
• Lucinda Clinton - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Williams House Prefect
• William Ward - The Verity Warn Shield for the Senior CUO of the KWS Cadet Unit  
• Penelope Swift - The WDJ Dean Award for Outstanding Service by a Cadet- Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort, GH Ridge Memorial Prize for Extension History, Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Legal Studies 
• Oscar Cleary - Wolaroi College Shield for Best All-Round Sportsman 
• Xanthe Staniforth - Susan Gordon Cup for Best All-Round Sportswoman, P&F Award for Excellence in Practical Work - Textiles and Design
• Amelia Tink - Reuben F Scarf Award for Commitment, Consistent Effort - and the Desire to Improve
• Anabelle van Wyk - Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort, Vice-Chancellor’s Award (UN) for Academic Excellence in Year 12, AM Wilson Memorial Award for Citizenship, Gradon Family Prize for Woodwind Instruments, Kinross Wolaroi Friends of Music Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Performing Arts 
• Charlotte Buckley - Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort 
• Lucinda Clinton - Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort 
• Emma Gaston - Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort 
• Jack Harding - Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort 
• Krishan Kandeepan - Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort
• Olivia Searle - Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort
• Emily Turner - Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort
• Tessa Wong - Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort 
• Olivia Martin - Greg Howard Prize for Excellence in Brass Performance
• Chloe McGilvray - Sue and Tamara Eisenhauer Prize for Agriculture
• Sophie Luelf - Emma Hansen Award for Excellence in Practical Work in Art, Jeanette Hall Prize for Senior Art 
• Grace Hansen - Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort- Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort, Mark & Cherie Byrnes Prize for Business Studies- JB Maltman Memorial Prize for Geography
• Maisy Penney - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Community and Family Studies  
• Lillian Armstrong - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Design & Technology 
• Isabella Lloyd George - Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort, Calder Family Prize for Drama- Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Extension Science
• Clay McKinnon, Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for English Studies
• Nicholas Hannaford - Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Standard English  
• Sala Orme-Smith, Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort, Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Extension 2 English, Prize for Mathematics Standard, Cummins Prize for Modern History
• Mhairi Wyllie - Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort, Outstanding Commitment in French Extension
• Melanie White - JB Maltman Memorial Prize for Geography
• Amelia Reid - BLD Hewson-Vernon Prize for Ancient History, Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for Music 1 
• Sienna Wilkin - Hando Family Prize for Hospitality 
• Finley Mason - Edcon Steel Prize for Industrial Technology
• Callum Sinclair - The Mel Meek Prize for Primary Industries 
• Georgina Lawson - P&F Award for Excellence in Practical Work - Textiles and Design 
• Georgia Lee - P&F Award for Excellence in Practical Work - Textiles and Design, Year 12 Prize for Textiles and Design 
• Cameron Nash - Prize for Academic Excellence
• Timothy Lowther - Westpac Trophy for Senior Economics- Prize for Academic Excellence
• Oliver Taberner - Prize for Academic Excellence 
• Kajan Kandeepan - Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort- Prize for Academic Excellence 
• Pranav Srikanth - Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort- Prize for Academic Excellence
• Emily Clunas - Caltex Best All Rounder Award- Prize for Academic Excellence
• Bridget Horne - Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort, KC Low Family Prize for Biology, Prize for HSC Mathematics Advanced, Prize for Academic Excellence 
• Grace Simpson - Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort, Suzanne Dawes Prize for French- Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for French Extension, Sean Ngu and Craig Smith Prize for PDHPE, The Newtown Developments Prize for Studies of Religion, Chris and Suzie Brown Prize for Academic Excellence
• Siobhan McPhee - Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort, Robin Thompson Prize for Stringed Instruments, McE D’Hudson Memorial Prize for English, Kinross Wolaroi School Prize for English Advanced - Knross Wolaroi School Prize for Extension 1 Mathematics, JB Caldwell Family Prize for Proxime Accessit to the Dux 
• Isabel Wong - Ex-Students’ Association Prize for Outstanding Effort, Robin Thompson Prize for Stringed Instruments, Sean Ngu and Foong Takaunlao Prize for Chemistry, WG Stewart Prize for Mathemtics, Mrs Nan Dean Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Music, Winifred Chapman Cup for Music, WDJ Dean Prize for Physics, Carolyn Roweth Prize for the Dux of Kinross Wolaroi School

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